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Is Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Non-Stop Mocca White' toxic to cats?

Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Non-Stop Mocca White'

Toxic to cats

Yes — begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground tuber. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; large amounts in grazing animals can cause kidney failure. Keep the plant and stored tubers away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' toxic to cats?

Yes — begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground tuber. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; large amounts in grazing animals can cause kidney failure. Keep the plant and stored tubers away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'?

ASPCA lists Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground tuber. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; large amounts in grazing animals can cause kidney failure. Keep the plant and stored tubers away from pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'.

What should I do if my cat ate begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Non-Stop Mocca White' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' pet-safety